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1 Miru Kyoto Nishiki
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Great location, clean and comfortable - but the best thing about Miru is undoubtedly their friendly and helpful staff. Yoshimi, Chie, Sachiyo and Keita were absolutely lovely and always game for a good chat! They all spoke excellent English as well so we never had to struggle with anything with our limited Japanese language ability. We'll definitely stay with Miru again the next time we're in Kyoto.
2 Hotel Resol Kyoto Shijo Muromachi



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Spent two days here. The hotel seems like it’s pretty new. The rooms are great and very clean (a bit small but it’s expected in japan). The staff is incredible and well versed in English. There is a great coffee machine in the lobby. Close to public transportation and plenty of restaurants. Highly recommended!
3 Mitsui Garden Hotel Shinmachi Bettei



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Big thumbs up to the staff who were at all time extremely courteous and helpfull at all times! The installations were also quite nice, very beautiful... including the location who is close to so many things on top of being on a cute street!
Definitely recommend this place :)
4 HOTEL VISTA PREMIO KYOTO Nagomitei



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I really love this hotel, so quiet and comfy. Good service and facility.
5 TSUGU 京都三条 by THE SHARE HOTELS



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This is a fine hotel with comfortable, well-furnished rooms and with quality breakfast available. It is well-located in the centre of Kyoto's boutique-y shopping district (Paul Smith, Aesop etc.). It is, basically, a good hotel. It does however exhibit a few of the problems that plague Japan's newer hotels for the well-to-do hipster set, namely a tendency to overdo things and a focus on image over practicality. We visited with an 18-month-old. We were not the only guests with young children, probably because this hotel is for some reason marketed on some sites as family-friendly. I suppose it may be, or at least no less so than most Japanese hotels, but it is not necessarily friendly for families with young children. For example, the breakfast area is located just past the front desk, down a very short set of stairs, meaning it was necessary to lift a pram down. For another, the front entrance is a big, very attractive set of metal doors. They are also very heavy, which makes getting in with a pram and/or luggage difficult. These are small issues but display a slight lack of thought when it comes to practicality, but again I don't think practicality is the point - the hotel wants to be stylish and cool, and to that end largely succeeds.
6 Toshiharu Ryokan



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Easily the best Hotel I have ever stayed in. Staying at a Ryokan has been on my bucket list for years. After having paid quite some money for the room my expectations were high. But never did I expect how amazing the experience would be: The room was just beautiful, straight out of a anime or traditional video game like Fatal Frams or Shenmue. The beds are soft and comfy, the garden view just beautiful, the Japanese was so tasty and big. But what made the stay really special was the amazing staff/family. Everyone was so so incredibly nice, made us feel at home, made us great tea and Wagashi, carried our luggage, always had a smile on their faces.
The Japanese breakfast was sooo delicious and they brought so much food, with dishes varying from day to day.
Just book this Ryokan, you will certainly not regret it ;)
The Hotel itself is really close to two subway stations, but we just walked everywhere as it is so close to many attractions.
Thanks for making my Ryokan dream come true ;)
Alice from Hamburg
7 Ace Hotel Kyoto



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Ace Hotel Kyoto is a fantastic hotel. They accept pets, and that's not easy to find here in Japan. I really wish other hotels all over the country will follow suit. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly all the time, when we left, we were already planning out next visit to Kyoto and Ace.
8 Kyokoyado Muromachi Yutone 京小宿 室町 ゆとね



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The room was big with high ceiling. The garden was pretty and well kept. The breakfast was very good. Staff were very sweet - letting us stay past check out time at a lounge to work for an hour - good nespresso machine and nice tea selection. The location is also very central. The only thing is it was not cheap on a regular Wednesday but everything else was perfect.
9 MIMARU KYOTO SHINMACHI SANJO



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Fantastic place to stay for any family. The staff are excellent, the location is very convenient and the rooms can't be beat!
10 R.STAR HOSTEL KYOTO JAPAN



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By far one of the best hostels I've stayed in - the cleanliness and interior was reminiscent of a 4-star hotel! Location was great, staff were friendly, and absolutely no complaints. It was definitely a highlight on my first trip to Japan late 2019.
11 BnA Alter Museum



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Very cool unique rooms. Short walk to all tourist spots and many good restaurants, but far enough away so its quiet to sleep. Very highly recommended
12 Len Kyoto Kawaramachi



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Amazing hostel, definitely one of the best I ever stayed. Super clean, nice common kitchen and space, and cosy café. Definitely recommend this place!
13 THE MILLENNIALS KYOTO



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I visited the Millennials in Jan 2020 for solo trip and stayed about 3 nights. This capsule hotel locates in a very convenient place. It fulfilled my dream that I wanted to stay in a place with modern style, friendly staff and security. It's different from traditional capsule hotel, you could enjoy large space and high tech!
I couldn't describe this hotel merely by words, just go there and experience by yourself. Will definitely go back after the pandemic!
14 Tawaraya Ryokan



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If you wanna make a reservation from this page, the website "Zenhotels" shows is not Tawaraya Ryokan. That is "Tawara-An" careful...(2020-09-01)
15 My K House (マイケイハウス)



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Amazing place to stay. Very spacious, good amenities, and great location! The staff are very helpful and the bar downstairs is cozy
16 Hotel Kyoto Kiyamachi



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Fantastic hotel. Classy design and decor, room was more than ample for what we needed and expected in Japan, and centrally located for where we wanted to be (central districts like Nishiki market were one way, Gion the other way, for example).
With a few more amenities offered, this would be a 4-star hotel.
17 FUGASTAY Shijo Omiya



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Recommend.
Efficient and friendly staffs.
Room was very clean and bright, comfortable bed and enough space in the room.
18 Cartahotel Kyotobettei



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The rooms are very clean and have just been renovated. The beds are very comfortable. Staff are friendly and can speak English well. Great location near the subway and tourist spots. Recommended for travellers who want to go sightseeing and get a good rest. I will stay here again!
19 Cross Hotel Kyoto



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Amazing hotel located in the center of Kyoto. Well equiped luxery rooms. Polite an helpful staff. We were very happy to have chosen for Cross hotel in Kyoto.
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